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"A concert that will entertain and educate audiences of all ages." -- Saint Paul Pioneer Press
How the Gimquat Found Her Song
- Written by Peter Duschenes
- Directed by Peter Duschenes and Meredyth Babcock
| Suitable for: | Family concerts |
| Education concerts ( Kindergarten to Grade 8 ) |
What people are saying : Newspaper | Parents and Teachers
“A gem of a family show" – Twin Cities Star Tribune
“It culminates in a magical surprise that makes the performance into something deeply moving and emotionally satisfying.” – Saint Paul Pioneer Press
“You could have heard a pin drop as 1,700 children held their collective breath." – Hamilton Spectator
What is a bird if she has no song? It’s a cold winter day when Griffle the Great – the magical musical wizard – meets the sad and songless Gimquat bird. Soon the two are off on a tumble through time in search of the missing music: an adventure that takes them from monasteries to Mozart and from rap to Ravel.
After more than 200 performances around the world, this heart-warming tale told in Dr. Seuss-like verse continues to garner rave reviews and keep audiences of all ages spellbound.
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Also available in chamber version for six musicians.
Repertoire
| Includes excerpts from: | |
| Vivaldi: | Four Seasons |
| Bach: | Suite No.2 |
| Mozart: | Marriage of Figaro |
| Beethoven: | Symphony No.5 |
| Tchaikovsky: | Symphony No.4 |
| Duschenes: | Awakening |
| Bizet: | Carmen Suite |
| Debussy: | Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune |
| Ravel: | Mother Goose Suite |
| Lloyd Webber: | Phantom of the Opera |
| Ellington: | It Don't Mean a Thing |
| All parts supplied by Platypus Theatre | |
Instrumentation
2222 4231 timp 2 perc harp strings.
Can be varied to suit smaller orchestras.
The Company
Two actors and one Technical Director.
Technical requirements
2 wireless Lavalier mics and sound system.
Lighting can be varied to suit facility. Lighting plot supplied.
One hour is required to program lighting cues.
Presenters' Materials:
** Chamber Version **
This production is performed by Platypus Theatre with 6 musicians instead of symphony orchestra. It can be performed using local musicians or with the Platypus Chamber Players.
Repertoire
| Includes excerpts from: | |
| Vivaldi: | Four Seasons |
| Bach: | Suite No.2 |
| Mozart: | Eine Kleine Nachtmusik |
| Brahms: | Lullaby |
| Beethoven: | Ode to Joy |
| Bizet: | Carmen Suite |
| Debussy: | Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune |
| Ravel: | Mother Goose Suite |
| Joplin: | The Entertainer |
| All parts supplied by Platypus Theatre | |
Instrumentation
Flute, Trumpet, Piano, Percussion, Violin, Cello.
The Company
Two actors 6 musicians and one Technical Director.
Technical Requirements
2 wireless Lavalier mics and sound system are required in larger venues.
Lighting can be varied to suit facility.
